There
is an urgent need for full disclosure of all facts surrounding the Iranian
controversy. I want to get this information out. We must get on with the
business at hand and put this issue behind us. It is my desire
to have the full story about Iran come out now -- the alleged
transfer of funds, the Swiss bank accounts, who was involved -- everything. The
law provides a process for Congress to obtain this information from Vice Adm.
John M. Poindexter, Lt. Col. Oliver North, and any other witnesses without
depriving them of their constitutional rights.

Congress
passed legislation 16 years ago authorizing the Senate and the House of
Representatives or any committee or subcommittee to grant special limited
immunity to any witness, so that the witness must give testimony that is
pertinent to a congressional inquiry. This limited immunity also protects the
witness by providing that such testimony cannot be used against him in any
criminal proceedings. At the same time, the law still permits prosecution based
on all evidence other than the testimony given before Congress.

Such
``use immunity'' is not amnesty or clemency. This legal process obtains the
facts before Congress, but does not prevent those responsible for any
wrongdoing from being brought to justice. Thus it does not interfere with the
duties and responsibilities of the independent counsel. Therefore, I am asking
the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence to immediately seek ``use
immunity'' for Admiral Poindexter and Lieutenant Colonel North in order that
the whole truth -- all of the facts on Iran -- may be told. This is
essential because of the controversy surrounding the Iranian matter. There is
an absolute need to get on with the business of government.